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Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface 08/09/2023 04:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has detected unsafe levels of a likely carcinogen at underground launch control centers at a Montana nuclear missile base where a striking number of men and women have reported cancer diagnoses. A new cleanup effort has been ordered. The discovery “is the first fr Nearly 100 Croatian soccer fans face murder, gang-related charges in Greece after deadly violence 08/09/2023 04:18pm • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Nearly 100 Croatian soccer fans appeared in an Athens court Wednesday to face criminal charges that include murder and membership of a criminal organization over their alleged involvement in deadly fan violence. The handcuffed youths — many with their shirts pulled over the The US Open is adding video review for double bounces. It's a first for Grand Slam tennis 08/09/2023 03:51pm • New U.S. Open tournament referee Jake Garner recalls being a chair umpire and having a tough time figuring out in the moment whether a ball bounced twice before a player got it back over the net. If that happens at Flushing Meadows this year, though, an official can check a replay: Video review wil Eating out? New guidance requires DC restaurants to disclose fees 08/09/2023 02:19pm • When you get the check at a D.C. restaurant, those extra service fees can be confusing. Whether those charges go to operating costs or wages, restaurants are now required to make clear where the money will go before you order. "I think that the pandemic has certainly elevated this issue. Resta FACT FOCUS: Zoom says it isn’t training AI on calls without consent. But other data is fair game 08/09/2023 08:55am • An update to Zoom’s terms of service is raising alarm bells on social media, with users claiming it reveals the videoconferencing company is now tapping their online doctor visits and virtual happy hours to train artificial intelligence models. “Zoom terms of service now require you to allow AI 4 LGBTQ+ retirement hurdles (and what to do about them) 08/09/2023 08:50am • In many ways, retirement planning for someone in the LGBTQ+ community is the same as anyone else’s retirement planning: save more, spend less, invest for the long term. But for LGBTQ+ people, there are unique challenges. Historically lower incomes mean they have less to save overall. Because they� Edmunds compares: 2023 Mazda CX-50 vs. Honda CR-V 08/09/2023 07:03am • The Honda CR-V has consistently been one of the most popular small crossover SUVs on sale in America. It’s also coming off a full 2023 redesign in which it received more rear legroom, an improved hybrid powertrain option, and updated technology features. It’s an intriguing choice and highly reco Mississippi GOP Gov. Tate Reeves will face Democrat Brandon Presley in the November election 08/09/2023 01:25am • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday won the Republican nomination as he seeks a second term, setting up a general election contest against Democrat Brandon Presley in the heavily conservative state. Reeves defeated two first-time candidates: John Witcher, a physician who Billy Porter says he has to sell house amid actors' strike 08/08/2023 11:34pm • ▶ Watch Video: Hollywood writers, studios meet to discuss restarting negotiations as strike continues Actor Billy Porter said he is being forced to put his home on the market due to financial struggles stemming from the Hollywood strikes."I have to sell my hous Bibee pitches 7 strong innings, Laureano gets RBI in Cleveland debut as Guards edge Blue Jays 1-0 08/08/2023 10:38pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — For the second straight night, a Cleveland rookie tamed Toronto's tough lineup. Tanner Bibee pitched seven strong innings and Ramón Laureano drove in the game's only run after arriving just hours before his Cleveland debut, giving the Guardians a 1-0 win over the Blue Jays on Tue The Financial Perks of Growing Older 08/08/2023 08:00pm • Aging has its benefits: As the years pass, you gain more wisdom and perspective on life. In addition, you have access to more financial benefits. From discounts to deals and deductions, there are many ways to make your funds go further as you age. Here's how getting older can save you money: -- Seni No, Mickey Mouse Isn't Retiring, and Other Retirement 'Fake News' You Need to Be Aware Of 08/08/2023 08:00pm • Rumors are circulating that the longtime beloved Disney character Mickey Mouse is going away -- for good. Panic followed the July 28 headline "Mickey Mouse Officially Being Retired Effective Immediately" from Inside the Magic, an unofficial Disney fan website. In reality, however, Disney will lose c Pence says he's now met the polling and donor qualifications for the first Republican debate 08/08/2023 07:20pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence announced Tuesday he has qualified for the first Republican debate of the 2024 presidential cycle, securing the required number of donors with just two weeks until candidates gather in Milwaukee. According to his campaign, Pence has amassed Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers 08/08/2023 06:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers. The court on Tuesday voted 5-4 to put on hold a ruling from a fede Biden creates new national monument near Grand Canyon, citing tribal heritage, climate concerns 08/08/2023 06:46pm • GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Declaring it good “not only for Arizona but for the planet,” President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a national monument designation for the greater Grand Canyon, turning the decades-long visions of Native American tribes and environmentalists into realit